Heynote is a dedicated scratchpad for developers. It functions as a large persistent text buffer where you can write down anything you like. Works great for that Slack message you don't want to accidentally send, a JSON response from an API you're working with, notes from a meeting, your daily to-do list, etc.
The Heynote buffer is divided into blocks, and each block can have its own Language set (e.g. JavaScript, JSON, Markdown, etc.). This gives you syntax highlighting and lets you auto-format that JSON response.
Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Publisher’s description
What is Heynote?
Heynote is a proprietary notes & to-do program for Windows from Jonatan Heyman. It ranks 39th by popularity among notes & to-do in this catalogue. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.9.1, released on July 15, 2026. 29 versions are listed since February 1, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 12 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 304 times. The source code on GitHub (heyman/heynote) has 5,379 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “A dedicated scratchpad for power users”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Heynote is a notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Heynote safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
71695A55867C7ED32DCC7F3E7837F50C02F44FA2A9F79614F65BFC71DDD8CD82· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 29 versions ›29 versions over 2 years · about 12 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9.1Latest | July 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.9.0 | May 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.8.2 | February 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.8.1 | February 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.8.0 | February 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.7.2 | January 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.7.1 | January 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.7.0 | January 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JonatanHeyman.Heynote -echoco install heynote -yscoop install extras/heynoteHeynote_2.9.1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask heynoteInformation
- Publisher
- Jonatan Heyman
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- “Commons Clause” License Condition v1.0
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/heyman/heynote
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.9.1
- Released
- July 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 1, 2024
- Versions listed
- 29
- Updates / year
- 11.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 304
- GitHub stars
- 5,379
- GitHub forks
- 295
- Website
- heynote.com
- winget ID
- JonatanHeyman.Heynote
- Chocolatey package
- heynote
- Scoop package
- extras/heynote
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heynote free?
Heynote is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: “Commons Clause” License Condition v1.0). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Heynote safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Heynote with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Heynote be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Heynote run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Heynote?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 1, 2024.
Can I use Heynote without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Heynote?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Notesnook. The alternatives page compares them.
